A SEASON TO SHINE
The generosity of the Construction Industry is often overlooked. Many professionals in our industry support local and national charities through volunteer hours and financial support. Recognizing this time is traditionally the season of giving, ICR is bringing together not-for-profits that work with those in the AEC industry to provide support and services to communities across Central-Indiana. Join us at the Indiana Landmarks center to learn about the mission of each organization, understand how they are actively working with our industry and learn how you can better engage with not-for-profits working to build better communities!
Philanthropy is more than goodwill—it’s a cornerstone of strong corporate culture. Engaging with causes that align with your values not only strengthens community ties, but also helps foster a workplace culture that resonates with today’s evolving workforce.
Join us Thursday, November 13 at Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202, to share in the conversation! Registration and networking opens at 7:30 a.m. The program will run from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET and include time for Q & A. We hope you will join us for this insightful program!
Panelists include:
- Jill Patrick, Volunteer Engagement Director, D.R.E.A.M. Alive
- Jeremy Kranowitz, President & CEO, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
- Tim Thurston, Executive Director, Servants at Work (SAWs)
- Bill Mulcrone, Midwest Manager Director, Helmets to Hardhats
- Tyler Holman, Past President, Rebuilding Together Indianapolis
- Moderator: Jean Renk, Manager of Government and Community Relations, Duke Energy
Schedule:
- 7:30am-8:00am – Registration/Networking
- 8:00am-9:30am – Formal Program
- 9:30am-10:00am – Networking
About Our Panelists
Jill Patrick, D.R.E.A.M. Alive
Jill grew up in Northeastern Ohio and graduated from Baldwin Wallace University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Jill has worked in teaching, sales, and college admissions, and has over twenty years of volunteer experience. Within her passion for service and volunteering, she has worked with organizations such as Meals on Wheels, local soup kitchens, and numerous local youth-based non-profits, and presently sits on the executive board of the Noblesville Schools Education Foundation.
Jill and her husband, Todd, have been married for 25 years, and together they have one daughter, Lauren, who currently attends George Washington University in Washington, DC. As the Volunteer Engagement Director at D.R.E.A.M. Alive, Jill looks forward to bringing her unique blend of education, corporate connectivity, and community involvement to help build relationships with the non-profit’s mentors and scholars.
Jeremy Kranowitz, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
Jeremy Kranowitz is a passionate sustainability and environmental nonprofit executive with over 30 years of experience launching multi-stakeholder coalitions to address climate change, food loss and waste, clean air and water, and sustainable forestry.
He currently serves as President and CEO of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful. He leads a team of 34 staff and thousands of volunteers to create a more environmentally friendly and welcoming city. Previously, he was Executive Director of Sustainable America, a nonprofit dedicated to more sustainable food and transportation fuel systems nationwide. He also managed the launch of Forest Trends, an international sustainable forestry nonprofit.
He has a Masters in Environmental Science and a B.A. in Social Sciences from Johns Hopkins University, and a Masters in Public Administration from New York University. Jeremy can be seen on the weekend going for long walks with his wife and three children — and picking up litter along the way!
Tim Thurston, Servants At Work (SAWs)
Tim Thurston is the Executive Director of Servants At Work (SAWs), a mission to restore individual freedom by building custom handicap access ramps. He manages an incredible staff of eight that build ramps in 70 Indiana counties.
He grew up on the north side of Indianapolis and has a deep passion to serve people in the community. Tim is a board member of the Rotary Club of Franklin and on the Advisory Board of Leadership Johnson County.
Tim and his wife, Becky, have three grown children and have lived in Franklin since 1999. Tim & Becky are active CrossFit gym members, enjoy traveling, and walking their two Bernese Mountain Dogs daily. For the past 15 years Tim has been an IHSAA varsity football referee and serves on the chain crew at Marian University home football games. He graduated from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Bill Mulcrone, Helmets to Hardhats
For the past 18 years as Midwest Regional Director, Bill has worked on the ground and serve as the primary points of contact for the program’s target population (transitioning military service members, National Guard, Reservists, construction industry trade organizations, and employers.
Bill received a degree in Political Science from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY. He is a proud 26-year member of Ironworker from Local 1 in Chicago, IL. Bill started his Apprenticeship in 1999.
Tyler Holman, Rebuilding Together Indianapolis
Tyler Holman is the Past President of Rebuilding Together Indianapolis and currently serves as a Senior Project Manager at North Mechanical Contracting & Service. His journey with Rebuilding Together began when his employer sponsored a build day and encouraged staff to volunteer. Tyler quickly became deeply involved—progressing from volunteer to volunteer coordinator, then house captain, and eventually joining the board in 2015.
Tyler is passionate about giving back and believes strongly in the power of community service. His favorite moments with Rebuilding Together come from seeing the gratitude on homeowners’ faces and the joy that simple acts of service can bring.
He and his wife, Diane, live in Indianapolis with their two children. In his free time, Tyler enjoys both water and snow slalom skiing.
Moderator: Jean Renk, Duke Energy
Jean Renk serves as the Manager of Government and Community Relations for Duke Energy, representing both the utility and the Duke Energy Foundation across Hendricks, Morgan, Johnson, Shelby, and Hancock Counties. In her role, she works to strengthen relationships between the company and the communities it serves, supporting initiatives that drive local impact and engagement.
Jean is deeply involved in civic and nonprofit leadership throughout Central Indiana. She currently serves on the boards of Susie’s Place, the Ivy Tech Indianapolis Campus Board of Trustees, the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce, the Indiana Region 5 Workforce Development Board, and the Plainfield Redevelopment Commission.
An Indiana University graduate, Jean lives in Plainfield with her husband and son.